If you ever find yourself in a tricky situation, an ordinary pill bottle might be all you need to survive!
While a pill bottle survival kit can never replace, say, a generator or a water purifier, it might be the only thing that stands between you and a disaster.
Plus, a pill bottle survival kit has the advantage of being small and discreet. You can easily carry it on your person at all times.
That way, you’ll be ready for anything at any time, and no one will ever think twice about the pill bottle in your purse or your pocket!
Having a few simple survival tools close at hand could make a huge difference for surviving an unexpected emergency, like getting locked out of your house in the cold, or getting stranded somewhere on your own.
Scroll through below to learn how you can make your very own DIY pill bottle survival kit at home!
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First, start with a plain old plastic prescription bottle that you no longer the user.
Most of us recycle these or return them to the pharmacy. However, next time you get a large one, clean it out and keep it.
Take off the label to remove identifying info, or leave it on if you want to disguise your kit more thoroughly.
The bigger bottles that you get with some types of antibiotics work well because they hold a lot and can double as a drinking cup in a pinch.
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Next, you’ll want an itty-bitty penlight, the kind that is tiny enough to put on your keychain.
Pack this flashlight in first, because it will be one of the larger items, and you want to make sure you have room for it.
A flashlight is good for lots of different situations, from finding your way in the dark, to scaring off a wild animal that gets too close.
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If you have one of those promotional boxes of matches lying around, cut out the strike strip. Place it in the bottle for later use, or glue it to the inside of the bottle lid.
You should also tuck a few matches into the bottle, preferably in a spot where they won’t get broken or damaged.
In addition to providing light, you might need matches to start a fire at some point, for cooking or for warmth.
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